Includes bibliographical references (pages 167-206)
1. Introduction. 2. The Unification of Europe: Vision or Reality? 3. Toward a New European Political Economy: Analytical Framework -- I. Central and Eastern Europe: The Challenge of System Transformation. 4. A Holistic Approach to Creating a Market Economy. 5. A Holistic Approach to Financial Systems. 6. Rebuilding Regional Economic Cooperation. 7. Solving the Debt Crisis -- II. Western Europe: The Challenge of Systemic Reform. 8. The EC and Central and Eastern Europe: Common Concerns and Conflicting Interests. 9. A Three-Stage Response by the European Community -- III. Conclusion and Epilogue -- 10. Conclusion -- 11. Epilogue -- IV. Appendix Tables